DishNetPC is a software program that allows you to bring Dish Satellite TV to your personal computer without having to actually pay for a hefty monthly contract. You will gain access to 10,000 national and international TV stations, and you’ll have plenty of categories to choose from.

DishNetPC’s interface is simply easy to use. You won’t need to be a super geek to watch TV online with Dish Net PC. All you have to do is download the software, find a channel that you are interested in, and turn it on. DishNetPC also comes with a unique customization feature that allows you to add your favorite YouTube videos to your software and keep a tab on the latest hottest YouTube videos.

Watching ESPN, CNN, and NGEO is great, but you don’t have to limit yourself to only these channels. DishNetPC allows you to watch live sporting events from around the world alongside PPV events that may be televised for free in other countries.

DishNetPC requires a one time fee of $34.95, but if you think about it that’s less than what folks pay on a monthly basis to companies such as Comcast, and DirecTV.

Download your copy of DishNet PC software here.

JohnQ TV is an innovative software package that allows you to gain access to thousands of live TV stations around the globe right on you personal computer. JohnQ TV comes with an innovative media player that plays almost any file you can download on the Internet.

JohnQ TV not only allows you to access to regular TV stations, but also to hours of HD content right on your computer. You can also use JohnQ to subscribe to video blog feeds and watch and save YouTube videos.

JohnQ TV also integrates a bit torrent client, which means you can download movies, videos, and other torrent content using JohnQ. You can also burn them to DVDs or sync your iPod or PSP with JohnQ library (JohnQ TV to Go).

Verdict: A+. JohnQ is one of the most innovative Internet TV software packages on the market. It not only allows you to watch TV online but also to download videos and save them for future use. There is no recurring cost, and the HD content is incredible.

Direct TV PC is a Satellite PC software that brings 9000+ Satellite stations to your desktop or laptop PC. Direct TV (not to be mistaken with the DirecTV) gives you access to channels in numerous countries in all the continents. You can also get your hands on Radio stations from around the world.

Direct TV covers the following topics just to name a few:

• Movie channels
• News
• TV series
• Music
• Education
• Science
• Finance & Business
• International News
• Live Sports Events

What I liked about Direct TV PC was having the ability to rate stations and read reviews on them before turning them on. There are thousands of channels available, but not every one is going to be what you are looking for. By reading the reviews ahead of the time you can find the channels that really work for you.

The software comes with a few bonuses (ability to download content, software to burn them), and there are no recurring fees. Your final price is $39.95 which is fairly cheap compare to other packages on the market.

Verdict: A-. I was personally impressed by the selection of movie channels available with this software. The burning software and download access was a bonus. The 9000+ channels available should give you plenty of ammunition to spend time watching TV online!

Satellite PC Pro is Satellite software package that lets you watch Satellite TV channels on your PC without having a TV card or Cox cable installed. SPP allows you to access thousands of channels in over 70 countries in your favorite foreign language. Not only can you watch movies, sports, music video, but you can also watch Live sporting events (often non-televised) around the globe.

The latest version of Satellite PC pro comes with the NETVO technology that allows you to record your favorite channels within Satellite PC Pro, with one simple click. Record your favorite channel in real time or set a pre-defined time. You can then watch your recorded content on your TV or send them to others. If you are on the go, you can put it on your iPod.

Satellite PC Pro brings you your favorite local channels as well as premium channels such as ESPN, MSNBC, and Sci-Fi. You’ll also gain access to close to 6000 other channels that you can watch and record without any extra equipment right on your computer. There is no recurring fee as it is usually the case with Satellite TV for PC software.

Verdict: A+. The best Satellite TV software package that I have tried in some time. Not only you can watch Satellite TV on your computer, but you also can record Satellite TV to your PC and put it on your portable handhelds. Priced at $39, Satellite PC Pro is simply one of the best and most affordable Satellite TV software packages available on the market.

FOYZ Ultimate Web TV is yet another software that allows you to turn your PC into a Satellite TV. By using FOYZ, you gain access to 3000+ channels, local and international.

By using FOYZ, you gain access to movies, music, TV series, News, Sports, music-videos, concerts, and everything else in between. You’ll also get those juicy live events that are not televised in your home country.The system is very easy to use, and there are plenty of ways to find new interesting channels.

FOYZ does not require any special equipment, and there is no monthly fee for this service. I was particularly impressed with the quality of movies on this service, and it does help when you gain access to channels in 80+ countries around the world. Just make sure you have a high speed Internet ready for FOYZ TV.

Download your copy of FOYZ Satellite TV here.

Free TV Online is another satellite TV package that lets you watch sports, movies, and international channels live on your computer. I don’t know about you, but at some point everyone gets tired of paying those hefty cable bills without getting good programming in return. A lot of these companies charge your $100 or more a month to give you access to channels that you may or may not want to watch. And we are talking about less than 1000 channels here. With Free TV Online, you gain access not only to national channels but also international channels. We are talking about 3000+ channels here, which is way more than anything you could get from satellite TV companies.

Here are a few channels that you get with Free TV Online:

What I love about this package is the fact that it’s cheap, and you won’t have to pay a recurring fee to take advantage of it. It’s true that you don’t get all those HD content that you would get from cable companies but you get way more channels, and you can watch it right on your PC. It’s more convenient, and it’s cheaper too. If you are looking for ways to save money, you should try Free TV Online.

Online TV is an Internet TV service (as the name suggests) that allows you to watch 4000 channels online for only a one-time fee of $39.95. You get your popular cable channels plus international sports and movies. Now isn’t that tough to beat?

Online TV is a legal service according to the makers of this program. You can access it all around the world. So no matter where you are, you always have your channels with you. If you are tired of paying those large fees to cable companies, you should definitely try Online TV. It’s less than the price of eating out for one night, and there are no recurring fees.

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Easy TV is a Satellite TV software that turn your PC into a digital power house. Easy TV allows you to access 6000 TV channels in 100+ countries right on your desktop or laptop PC.

Easy TV is an innovative software that helps you find your favorite channels in your favorite country. You are provided with the list of countries that have any channel available for viewing. You are also provided with channel category and channel quality to help you find exactly what you want to watch. You can also watch YouTube videos in full-screen or re-size them if you wish (as you can with the channels).

Unlike regular Satellite TV packages (DirecTV, DishNetwork,…), you gain access to all these 6000+ channels for a one-time fee. There is no recurring fee, and no hidden cost. And you won’t need any dish or satellite equipment either.

Verdict: A-. The selection of channels available with EasyTV is simply breathtaking. You can watch channel in 100+ countries, and the categorization of these channels helps as well. At $49.95, EasyTV is one of the most affordable Satellite software packages on the market.

iSoftware TV is an Internet TV software that makes it easy to watch thousands of Internet channels right on your PC. The software is compatible with all versions of windows, and brings you all kinds of content:

• Music
• Movies
• Sports
• Radio
• TV Shows
• World News

In order to get iSoftware to work, you will need a broadband Internet connection. No cables or other equipment are needed to get this to work.

Unlike a few other Satellite TV software packages on the market, iSoftware Internet TV comes with a flexible payment plan. You can gain access to 3000+ channels for $34.95 (lifetime). You can also choose to pay $1.37 a month for 2 years. or $2.49 a month for a year. You can also download music for a one time $14.95 fee.

Internet TV Station is yet another Satellite TV for PC package, allowing you to turn your computer into a TV super house. You get 5000+ channels to choose from, including national and international channels. Like other Satellite on PC packages, you get movies, news, TV series, and live sports events. But you also get a adult programming with Internet TV Station.

Internet TV Station has been around 2005. They only charge a one-time fee to get you access to these 5000+ stations. You can watch these channels using Real Player or Windows Media player. All the updates are provided for free. The only downside to this software is the high initial fee. The fee is a bit higher to you getting access to adult programming.

Download your copy here.